Things to do in Rancho Cordova
What should a visitor do in Rancho Cordova? This list is built by readers, one pick at a time. Add the place you would take a friend.
Plan around the weather
The best months to be outside are February to May and October to November. In July and August, heat makes the indoor picks below the better bet. Month-by-month weather.
Parks and sights near Rancho Cordova
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Sutter Health Park 13 miles
- University of California-Davis 26 miles
- American River College 5 miles
- Sacramento City College 12 miles
- Cosumnes River College 13 miles
- Sierra College 14 miles
- Folsom Lake College 9 miles
- Woodland Community College 25 miles
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Local favorites
Where people who live in Rancho Cordova actually eat, drink, shop and spend Saturdays. Nominated by residents. Businesses cannot pay to appear or move up.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best-known places to visit near Rancho Cordova?
Sutter Health Park (place, 13 miles), University of California-Davis (place, 26 miles), American River College (place, 5 miles), California State University-Sacramento (place, 8 miles) and Sacramento City College (place, 12 miles) are among the parks and sights people know best within about 35 miles.
When is the best time to visit Rancho Cordova?
For comfortable weather, go in February to May and October to November, when highs stay between 62°F and 86°F with modest rain (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
More about Rancho Cordova: city profile, weather by month, ask a local.
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